Colorado Academic Standards - CIVICS

Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Citizens

CONCEPTS AND SKILLS TO BE MASTERED: Research, formulate positions and engage in appropriate civic participation to address local, state, and national issues or policies.

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Evidence outcomes, students can:

Assessment

Date Ranges
4.3c
Explain how to monitor and influence public policy (DOK 1-2)
Monitor the progress of a policy and log it over a large length of time. Chart the progress.

On Going
4.3a
Discuss multiple perspectives on local issues and options for participating in civic life (DOK 1-3)
Give a two minute speech after researching several local issues and give options for others to participate in civic life.
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4.3b
Analyze and discuss multiple perspectives on state issues and option for participating in civic affairs by shaping policies (DOK 2-3)
Make a brochure.
Due on 3/27/12
4.1d
Identify which level of government is appropriate for various policies and demonstrate an ability to appropriately engage with that level of government (DOK 1-3)
Write a letter to a government representative to demonstrate you can meet this objective.
Advanced - "Ready to Mail"
Due on 4/5/12
4.1b
Evaluate how individuals and groups can effectively use the structure and functions of various levels of government to shape policy (DOK 1-3)
Write a rubric that would evaluate existing groups.

Due 4/12/12
4.1a
Engage ethically in civic activities including discussing current issues, advocating for their rights and the rights of others, practicing their responsibilities, influencing governmental actions, and other community service learning opportunities (DOK 1-4)
Progressive throughout this unit and final assessment is a poster on civic virtues demonstrating how you can engage, discuss, advocate and influence others using the virtues.


Due 4/26/12
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